Position Summary

Northern Health is seeking Family Physicians and General Internists interested in providing inpatient care at Ksyen Regional Hospital in Terrace, British Columbia. This is an excellent opportunity for physicians who enjoy hospital medicine within a well-supported regional referral centre, while experiencing the exceptional lifestyle and outdoor recreation available in Northwest BC.

Position Overview

Physicians work on a week-long rotation, providing care to the unattached inpatient service. The service is designed to support manageable patient volumes, strong collegial collaboration, and access to specialist consultation when required.

Hours of Work & Call Responsibilities

- Week-long assignments, beginning with handover at 0700 every Friday
- Responsible for managing assigned inpatients from 0700 to 2200 daily
- Overnight call coverage for all inpatients from 2200 to 0700, approximately two nights per week
- Admissions are completed by the Emergency Department physician prior to transfer to the inpatient service

Compensation

Physicians may choose to bill under either the Longitudinal Family Physician (LFP) payment model or traditional Fee-for-Service (FFS), depending on individual preference. Compensation can be either LFP or FFS, and may be eligible for additional stipends/top-ups. Physicians considering a permanent move to Terrace may also be eligible for recruitment incentives, relocation assistance, and annual retention payments.

Practice Environment





One physician covers the unattached inpatient service each week. Three local community physicians manage their own attached patients and assist with overflow coverage when required.
- Soft patient cap of approximately 15 inpatients, adjusted based on physician comfort and patient complexity
- Structured rotational process for managing overflow admissions
- Patients who become Alternate Level of Care (ALC) or have extended lengths of stay may be transferred to local clinic physicians through a shared coverage rota
- Robust specialist support and team-oriented care environment

Specialist & Diagnostic Support

Ksyen Regional Hospital offers access to extensive specialist and diagnostic resources, including:
- Internal Medicine consultation and support for complex medical patients
- Intensive Care Unit admission support
- 24/7 coverage in: Anesthesia, General Surgery, Orthopedic Surgery, Psychiatry, Dedicated inpatient psychiatry unit
- Advanced diagnostic imaging including: CT, MRI, Ultrasound, Nuclear Medicine

Dates Requiring Coverage

- September 25 to October 2, 2026
- October 2 to October 9, 2026
- October 9 to October 16, 2026
- October 23 to October 30, 2026
- October 30 to November 6, 2026
- November 13 to November 20, 2026
- November 27 to December 4, 2026
- December 4 to December 11, 2026
- December 11 to December 18, 2026
- December 18 to December 25, 2026
- January 1 to January 8, 2027

Qualfications

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📌 Family Medicine (Terrace)
🏢 Northern Health
📍 Terrace